Mills, Andrea

Provides an introduction to the U.S. national park system, describing what national parks are, their history, and where they are located. Highlights twenty-nine of the sixty-three national parks, showcasing the parks' wildlife, vegetation, geography, and natural wonders. Includes maps, a timeline, a glossary, and additional facts and trivia.

Introduces the readers to oceans and their ecology.

A collection of facts about the planet Earth, human wonders, plants, animals, and nature.

"In honor of King Charles III's coronation, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young prince who has been heir to the throne since he was just three years old. But what do we know about our new king? Come along as we embark on a royal journey like no other. This . . . book traces Charles' life, from his investiture as Prince of Wales and his time in the navy, to his extensive charity work and now his accession to the throne. Going beyond just the basic facts, young readers will . . . learn compelling and lesser-known information, like before becoming King, Charles was a magician, plus information like what being king really involves"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the sixty-three United States National Parks, discussing each park, with its own history, natural wonders, animals, plants, and places.

". . . features fascinating information on all the major types of dinosaur as well as ancient fish, other prehistoric reptiles in the air or water, and early mammals. Kids will be drawn in and mesmerized by hundreds of images and surprising information on many different dinosaur profiles"--Provided by publisher.

Presents unusual facts about various animals.

Provides facts about cats, covering different breeds, anatomy, senses, intelligence, and more.

"This exciting introduction to Earth is brimming with explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas. From Earth's inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for a round-the-world adventure... Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet. Investigate the workings of earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn how mountains are made and how rivers form. Find out about wind, rain, and extreme weather on Earth's surface. Explore Earth's habitats, and meet the plants and animals that call them home. Finally, find out about how our planet is under threat, and what you can do to protect it. Packed with fun facts and colourful illustrations, My Very Important Earth Encyclopedia will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge"--Publisher's description.

"From January 1st to December 31st you will travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happened around the world on every day of the year. From a close encounter with Halley's Comet on April 1, 374, to the introduction of Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, on February 21, 1996 . . ." --Amazon.